Love this place as always! Especially their Vada Pao and Chicken Saoji Rassa. We also tried their Missal Pav which was not bad. read more

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Heard a lot of good reviews about this place when were in Seattle. This place gets booked pretty quickly, so we took a reservation well in advance. 1. We ordered the crab curry with a side of rice and roti. This dish was on the pricier end but was totally worth it. Just be ready to get your hands dirty :P 2. We also ordered the chocolate cake which was so decadent. Overall the food was delicious and service was really good. Would definitely visit again, especially for the crab curry. read more

Nirmal's - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Let's start with the best thing about this restaurant, the staff. The owner came and greeted us as we entered the restaurant and immediately and had a great conversation with us. The owner speaks to everyone and is a very nice person. The staff are very friendly and it's a very family feel. As for the ambience it is very good, it's open and very spacious, doesn't feel like you're in a cramped environment at all. The food was amazing as well. We had a great time and I would 10/10 recommend this to anybody especially Indian folks looking for a bit of some comfort food. read more

Amazing restaurant in pioneer square! Lovely atmosphere, amazing service and delicious food. Came for my birthday dinner and had the briyani - note that they make this fresh so it takes longer but I thought it was worth it! The dish came out pipping hot and the goat was really tender. I ordered naan on the side since I love bread and it was fluffy and warm. Our server heard it was my birthday and brought us a mango ice cream dessert! It was so good and creamy it tasted just like a mango lassi. Later the owner came up to check on us and asked the server to get us a cake for my birthday! It was a huge slice of chocolate cake that tasted SO delicious. I really loved how they care about their customers. The restaurant is on the pricier side in comparison to other Indian restaurants but I love Indian food so I will be back for a special occasion again! Thank you Nirmals :) read more

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I have been meaning to try this place out for years but my own procrastination and the universe kept findings ways to put off my visit. Its in Pioneer square so parking always sucks, so i ended up here on a sunday evening when parking is marginally better? Stuff tried: Hara bara tikki: i have never had this appetizer before but i love it! Sort of a fritter-like snack, cross between a falafel and a pakora. More please! Samosa: i am a sucker for samosas and always impulse buy them whenever i see them on the menu. And of course they are on every indian menu. Inside were the standard potato, peas, onions and cumin. Fried outer dough was yummier than most places! I am not sure what their secret is but i want more. Paneer makhan masala: or paneer butter masala. It is so buttery and sweet in a good way. You will be shmearing this on rice and naan trying to lick every last drop of it up. Garlic naan: nicely lightly charred and a great scooping option to wipe any gravy off your plate (or to go container). Their menu changes between lunch and dinner so plan your expectations accordingly. I am intrigued by some of their specials I see on other posts! Will be back! read more

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My husband and I ate at Nirmal's while visiting Seattle. Great restaurant! Cool space, delicious food, and personable staff. And the owner is fantastic - chatted with us and even sent us home with a care package so we could make one of the delicious appetizers at home! We had such a nice experience, and this restaurant would be a regular place for us if we lived in Seattle! read more

Finally! A restaurant that serves AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINES! I say cuisines because Indian food is more than just tikka masalas and makhanis and this place covers more than just the Northern region of the country. They have a section of the menu that is rotating and covers different regions of India. I've tried 3 cuisines, one of which was from my local region, and I can assure you the flavors are authentic! My favorite dish in this place is Mumbai Vada Pav. Hands down, the best vada pav I've had in the country. The pav (bread) served is very soft and melts in the mouth. We've also tried Tandoori Chicken, Chicken angare which were very delicious. If you are interested in experimenting with spices, I'll highly recommend their Saooji gravy which is very delicious and is blast of flavors. Last but not least, you have to try their Chikoo Ice cream with Chocolate cake! The service is great, no complaints! The owner is very friendly and it's always a pleasure to talk to him. Try this place if you want to explore what real Indian food is! You will not be disappointed! read more

Top notch!! Went here with my husband and a friend for a small get together. We ordered Saoji chicken: The gravy was too good, the chicken seemed frozen a bit, but still one of the best chicken curries Stuffed Capsicum: Very unique( in a good way) vegeterians go for this!! Samosas: They were crispy, Great masala Hara bhara kabab: The best !! Naan, Roti: Naan was but like kulcha, Roti was good Complimentry Chatney: just so good!! Great hospitality . The manager is polite makes you feel happy to be here, Staff is courteous as well read more

Nirmal's - Sutffed Capsicum - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good ambience, food was good too but a little mellow for my taste. We tried their Vegetable Kofta Curry, Murgh Patiala and Chicken Saoji Rassam - Saoji food is supposed to be spicy but it was really mild. My favorite was Vegetable Kofta curry. Most of my vegetarian friends love this place which makes me think their vegetarian food is better than their non-veg. Their location seems to be in a shady area. We went there around 8pm and there were a bunch of homeless people and druggies around, I think this used to be one of the happening areas back in the day but it is pretty deserted now. Overall it's a decent up scale Indian restaurant to check out read more

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My friend and I went as soon as they opened at 5:30 on a Wednesday night and good thing we did because it got packed! I loved the ambiance of the place. The ceilings were incredibly high, making the space feel much more spacious than it was. Don't get me wrong, it was a decent-sized space with lots of seating and there was a large long table right in the middle of the restaurant, made for large groups. This was the only Indian restaurant I've ever been to that gave a little free appetizer in the beginning. It was a crispy spiced cracker that was super delicious! My friend and I ordered the dum chicken biryani and paneer makhai masala with naan to share. When we ordered the biryani, the waiter warned us that it would take 45 minutes for them to make, but let me tell you, it was well worth the wait. It comes with a raita and oh my goodness, this was probably the best biryani I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy, the rice was perfectly spiced, it was incredible. And although the bowl looked tiny, don't be fooled because it was more than enough food. The paneer masala also looked like it wasn't enough at first because it looks like they gave very little paneer cubes, but again, don't be fooled because the paneer cubes are gigantic and the plate was deeper than it looked. The sauce itself is a little bit sweet but we asked for it to be spicy and we got a spicy paste and wow, I have no idea how they make the spicy paste but it was EXTREMELY spicy and a little sour so be careful! Definitely try it first before dumping a spoonful into your curry like I did. The spicy paste was so good though I would buy it if they sold it! Overall, the paneer dish was absolutely delicious and paired very well with the naan. I think the most disappointing part of the entire experience was the naan itself. It was pretty plain and didn't taste very garlicky at all. But it was still pretty decent! I'm glad it wasn't dripping in oil. By the time it was 6, the place was packed, so you know it's a good restaurant and the waiters and waitresses are all very friendly and efficient at their job. Although this restaurant is a bit on the pricier side with the biryani being $21 and the paneer being $25, I actually think it was worth it for the quality of the dishes, the service, and the amount of food that you get. read more

Nirmal's - Paneer Makhai masala, dum chicken biryani, and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had an unfortunate experience on our recent visit to Seattle. The menu was overrated and missing some classics; more so the items they did have were sub par. Our waiter was terrible, he barely knew the menu and was unable to support with food options. The server brought the wrong item to our table due to him incorrectly putting in the order. They took the item off the table, and the owner proceeded to scold him infront of us. The food was dry, over fried, and overtly spicy. The lamb nihari was our biggest disappointment. It was so over cooked, dry, tough, and when we spoke with the owner about it he tried to counteract us instead of be supportive. Overall, I wouldn't return, but the concept is cool. Maybe the chef had a bad day, but our experience was less than pleasurable. read more

The food and service left a lot to be desired. The restaurant looked nice inside. We ordered a few dishes but we got served after another party even though we ordered and arrived first. For the portions, $25 plus for 5 pieces of small bite sized chicken was not worth it. Masterclass is WILD. The food was pretty mid in my opinion and you're better off with more hole in the wall joints or even those buffets. read more

We have been wanting to try this place for a really long and and were finally able to make it to this place. It definitely lives up to the hype! The food is beyond delicious. Finally a restaurant that serves authentic Indian food. My favorite dish has to be the Saag Kofta, it has just an amazing spin on the usual kofta curry. Loved the flavor profile that saag added to the dish. If you are interested in experimenting with spices, I'll highly recommend their Saooji gravy which is very delicious and is blast of flavors. Just a tip, its on the spicier side and you can certainly feel the heat after a few spoons. Last but not least, you have to try their Chikoo Ice cream with Chocolate cake! The cake is a little decadent for my choice but my husband loved it. I absolutely loved the chikoo ice cream. Coming to the service experience. The owner is very friendly and it was a pleasure to talk to him. But we unfortunately feel like we got the worst server. Firstly he started rushing us saying that the kitchen was closed. Then he completely avoided us as we were trying to order desert. While ordering he said that the kitchen was closed and he can't promise anything and just left keeping us wondering what was happening. When it was time to ask for our bill, he was nowhere to be seen. At this point all the other customers had left and me and my husband were the only ones in the restaurant. To our surprise, all the wait staff were in the back cleaning up for the night, leaving us just waiting in the main restaurant which seemed a bit odd. After about 10-15 mins I asked the first person I saw for the check and she was a little rude to me and my husband as well. I would give -1 for the service if I could. The food however is extremely delicious but me and my Husband both were of the opinion that next time we would just do a take-out instead of being treated so badly. read more

Nirmal's - SAOJI PATODI RASSA - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I want to start off by saying the service here was great! It's located in pioneer square so parking can be a bit of a pain. I recommend booking reservations as this place seems to get pretty crowded esp on Friday nights. Their cocktails are a little out of the box compared to what I'm used to but they were interesting... we got three different drinks all were about 3/5 We got the Mumbai Pav Bhaji and samosas as starters, both of which were good. I would order these two starters again. 4/5 The Paneer Makhan Masala was prob my favorite entree. The consistency of the masala is a little more runny than what I'm used and the flavor was lacking a little imo. However the paneer was sooo good and buttery. 3/5 The Chicken Patiala, like the other entree was lacking in flavor and the chicken was a little dry. Honestly I prob wouldn't order again. 2/5 We finished dinner off with the gulab jamun for dessert and it was perfect! It's exactly what you expect, hot fried balls of dough in a warm sugar syrup. 5/5 The prices here are a little steep but I guess that should be expected with the location. The vibes here were relaxed and chill. I'd come here again for the great service, starters, and anything with paneer in it. read more

Food was amazing, but service was slow - a waiter blamed it on his coworkers when he took our order. It took about an hour to get dessert after we finished dinner. We were there for a total of three and a half hours. read more

Nirmal's - Paneer Makhan Masala; VEGETABLE KOFTA CURRY - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great drinks. Great dessert. Had a few minutes before our flight back to Portland so we stopped into this unassuming place. When we got inside we saw it was clean, modern and beautiful with a fun little bar in the middle of the restaurant. Service and appetizers were great too. We will be back to try the entire menu soon! read more

The food and atmosphere is great. The entire staff was friendly and you can tell how much the owner cares for his restaurant. Will be coming back read more

Outstanding restaurant. Came here for dinner with another couple and brought our 3 year old. He's a super picky eater so naturally we were worried (and brought backup food instead). The owner and staff were exceptionally accommodating, offering to make several off-menu items and they were super sweet with the kiddo making him feel right at home. That on its own was terrific. But the food itself was also on-point. It's a concise menu (a good thing) and everything we tried was A+. The vindaloo, dum biryani, samosa were all super. They even had these chili margaritas that were unique and excellent. Would absolutely go back anytime and highly recommend to anyone else. Great place, great atmosphere, great staff, great food. read more

This place was great! So airy and open inside and cute with the exposed brick. Our server was excellent. We also had what looked like the manager or owner check in on us which was really nice. Food was great. It is on the pricy side for Indian (elevated / modern Indian) but worth it. The paneer starter was not only delicious but a big portion. Might have been my favorite Indian appetizer I've had. The samosas were nice too... lots of filling. For entrees we shared a chicken biryani and two masala dishes (I think that's what they're called?) All delicious. The garlic naan and butter naan could not have been more perfect with the dishes. The spicy level was also impressive. Great date night spot or just a place to get together with friends. Elevated but not in a stuffy or forceful way. read more

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This is the reigning champion in indian food wars in puget sound area for me. India has different regional cuisines and this has really good options inspired from maharasthrian -west coastal cuisine. Been here multiple times and tried their rotating menu. The Chef is great at making sure all dishes are authentic and have maintained it through the covid times as well Do try their chicken angaare (tandoor oven baked chicken), pomfret (pompano fry), chicken patiala and chickoo (sapota) based icecream and cake If you can handle spice try missal or vada pav or if you really really wanna try spicy - saoji curry. I have heard (but not tried myself) rave reviews of their crab dish. Ambience is good but avoid outdoor seating as you may get some interference. You do need to go out of the way to get to this restuarant..especially if you are on eastside or north seattle. I do wish they decide to move to a bigger facility read more

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Nirmal's is such a lovely, kind, and wonderful place! We came here with a party of 11 with several dietary restrictions and Oliver and the entire staff were so accommodating, and made us feel right at home. They helped us find lots of gluten-free and dairy-free options, and even brought us specially made dishes to ensure everyone was well taken care of. The building is also a beautiful old train station, giving it a cozy but elegant vibe that we loved. Also- the chicken rassa was fantastic!!! Personally, this was the best food I had while in Seattle. So much love from South Carolina! read more

We recently moved to Seattle and was searching for a restaurant to celebrate my niece first birthday. After doing some research we made a decision of making a reservation at Nirmals. As we were 9 people (3 families including kids) they happily accommodated us on a busy Friday evening. I would highly recommend making a reservation in advance if you have a bigger group. Service 10/10 Top notch! Very detailed and the owner was kind and checked on us every few minutes. Even the servers were paying close attention to small details Eg. I have a toddler the server got him a sheet and Color's just to keep him occupied while we enjoy our meal. They made sure he has his set of toddler utensils so that he can also enjoy the meal at ease. Super impressed with the service. Food 10/10 Everything was delish. I would highly recommend trying the non vegetarian appetisers. We loved the lamb seekh, chicken seekh and tandoori chicken. There were 4 options available and we tried them all. In the main entrees we got the goat, Chicken and paneer. Everything tasted great and came out hot! We really enjoyed the experience and so happy that they put so much effort in making our evening memorable. The owner got my son a slice of chocolate cake and they also got a slice of cake with candle to celebrate my niece first bday. I am definitely coming back again. Super satisfied with the service, food and ambience. read more

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I've been wanting to check out Nirmal's for a while. I was excited to get the crab curry but was disappointed that they aren't in season yet. Wish they didn't have it on the menu or placed something on the physical menu that it wasn't available. I specifically booked a 5:30pm reservation just to ensure I could order the crab curry. The waiter suggested ordering the malwani pompano fry instead. To which we did. The fish was flavored well. The fish had a nice crispy and tasty skin but the rub that they had on the fish didn't penetrate into the flesh so it was slightly bland. In addition to the malwani pompano fry, I also ordered the chicken angare and paneer makhan masala. The chicken angare was hands down the highlight of the entire dinner. It was moist and super flavorful. It went so well with the tomato sauce. Seriously, you have to try the chicken angare!! If you see in my pictures, you would probably see the goat curry. Our waiter messed up our order and thought we ordered the goat curry instead of the paneer makhan masala. They kept blaming that it was the new device they were using that caused the error. However, I didn't notice anyone else having the same issue. Or if it was such a new device, I'm sure Nirmal's would've trained their staff? For an upscale Indian restaurant, that excuse of blaming the device versus admitting that it was their fault is disappointing. (Please note they blamed the device when we were trying to order in the first place so this was a second excuse after I got the wrong dish.) After finally getting the paneer makhan masala, I was able to finally offset the greasiness of the malwani pompano fry with the creamy and sweet taste of the masala. The dishes altogether balanced out well. Upon paying for my dinner, the waiter had to void the goat curry while I was looking over the total amount. I didn't understand why it was still listed as something we ordered and it wasn't corrected after they knew of the error? I waited for my receipt to be corrected and left. The waiter again apologized and I feel like perhaps they were new? If so, I'll give them a benefit of the doubt. But if they aren't new, training needs to be done. Overall, I would like to try Nirmal's again, whenever the crab curry is available but I won't be back anytime soon. Update: other reviews suggest their waiter going around asking to take their pictures, this is the same waiter that we had. So he's definitely not new. read more

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In a nutshell, this is in my opinion the BEST Indian restaurant in the United States. Yes, this is a loaded statement and is of course based on the experience of only trying about 150 Indian restaurants in the US. That said, here's also a disclaimer: If you are looking for the chicken tikka masala and tandoori chicken that's brought to you on a hot plate for the lunch buffet; sorry, this place isn't for you. If you are looking for a fancy place that does some tricks to create so called 'fusion Indian' or makes the food 'look' good by using geometric tricks in a fancy place that charges you $20 a drink; sorry, this isn't for you either. We were in Seattle and of the 5 of us, 3 had dietary restrictions so it was extremely important for us to find a place that could accommodate the 3 and get their bellies filled up. The other two (one of which was myself) can and will eat just about anything. Google recommended Nirmal's and I think this is probably the first time where I thank Google from the bottom of my heart for showing me Nirmal's as an option. For the Indians, to put in context, the 5 of us consisted of 2 Maharashtrans raised mostly in the Bangalore area, one North Indian who has lived here for most of their life, one Kutchi who grew up in Bombay but has been here for about 20 years (but has a very open palette for an Indian) and myself who grew up in Tokyo, lived in Poona for about 5 years and have been here for about 20. That should set the stage for where I am coming from this review. As you enter the restaurant, you could smell the amazing aroma of various dishes even through my KN95 mask. I was hungry before entering the space. Now, I could eat a horse. We were seated promptly and our table (like others) already had glasses of water on the table that were a few degrees cooler than room temperature. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I didn't have to request my water without ice and it was already there. They were somewhat busy (about a third of the space was full) so it took a little time for the server to stop by to take our orders but when he did, what impressed us all was his knowledge of the food items. No, he wasn't an Indian. He was a young Black gentleman who had this amazing smile and was so friendly. He knew what he was talking about when he recommended the vada pav to us and Vada Pav we did order. Also ordered the misal. Vada Pav was delivered and OMG, this did NOT come with the Hawaiian sweet buns that other joints serve vada pav with. It seemed the pav came straight from India (and if I didn't know I was sitting in a restaurant in the US, I would've thought I'm actually in India). That's how fresh and right on the pav was. The red chutney which you find with a traditional vada pav in Maharashtra looked and tasted just the way it should. The vada, spiced the right way having an amazing flavor hit the spot. All of us back in India. The misal; hmmmm hmmmm hmmmm. Fresh, spicy and as I remember it from Nasik when I had it the first time. We were already in heaven. They set up a very high bar and the taste buds in our mouths were waiting to be tantalized with even more deliciousness. They were not disappointed. We ordered Saoji Chicken Rassa, Nizami Goat Curry, Bharwan Simla Mirch and Paneer Makhan Masala. This was the first time I was tasting the Rassa but from the feedback from my Maharashtran friend, this was the actual Rassa exactly how he has had it in India. As a first timer, I thought this dish was outstanding. The chicken was cooked perfectly. The flavor of the gravy was AMAZING. I could leave the chicken and finish the gravy on its own. The goat. You know, you usually flavor the meat with other flavors (bbq, masala, gravy, etc.)? In this case, the gravy got flavored by the goat and the goat was so succulent. It melted in your mouth. You could taste the subtle fat of the goat (FYI: Goat is a very lean meat but to be able to taste even the slight fat from it in my opinion shows the skill level of the chef cooking it) along with the spices. Nothing was too spicy or less spicy. It was just right. I had a tasting of the gravy of the Bharwan Simla Mirch which held its own ground. I think it was a cashew and tomato based gravy so it was on the sweeter side. Although not my kind of flavor, I still liked it because of the freshness it had in it. I was way too full to try the paneer and really really wanted to try the baby coconut ice cream that I heard of so it was either the paneer or the ice cream. You can guess what I went for and boy am I glad I did. I am a registered fan of chocolate ice cream. The baby coconut ice cream made me flip overnight; this ice cream is AWESOME. The ever so subtle flavor of baby coconut put together with the amazing look of the ice cream (it was not 100% set. Every so slighlty melted with a shiny top) made this the best way to end the meal. Nothing felt oily or heavy. Flavors were really like India (some may argue with m read more

One of the best Indian dining experiences ever. From the tandoori paneer to all their achari delicacies. They have a mix of north Indian items, goan inspired and Marathi inspired dishes as well. The cocktails were phenomenal and service was excellent. Highly recommend it. Late review. We visited Seattle between Dec 18 and Dec 23 read more

Had the stewed lamb shank - spicy lamb forward flavor. Delicious. Saag kofta - great silky sauce with a lovely mild yet delicious flavor. Chicken biryani - not a biryani expert by any means. The taste was good but the chicken got a little dry. Vada pav - delicious and the tomato chutney is the stuff dreams are made of but insanely pricey for two. Service forgot our order three times but Nirmal himself is a peach of a human. Food is fancy, but tasty. I'm not Indian so I can't speak to authenticity but I'm also starting to hate that word so I'll say this - food is good. Full stop. read more

Excellent food and the staff is very helpful and very kind and very accommodating even the owner came by and said hello.. Very nice cozy vibe .. and the naan was superb served nice and hot... read more

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We turned up at 8pm on a Friday evening with no reservation. The owner was kind and seated us right away. Ordered the afghani chicken kababs for appetizer. Nizami goat curry (with rice ) for entree, and the tumeric ginger and chikoo ice cream for dessert. The kababs were perfectly spiced and paired really well with the green chutney(sauce). The nizami goat curry could have be a tad bit spicier. It felt verrryyy mild to the point of being under seasoned. The rice that accompanied the curry was fluffy and cooked to the right degree. The winner of the evening was the dessert. I honestly I'm not a dessert person to begin with but my oh my! The turmeric ginger ice cream was perfection! And it's vegan! It's made with coconut milk and no dairy whatsoever. The owner is a very affable hospitable guy who comes around and makes conversation. 100 stars for just him! read more

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I went to this place for lunch with one of my friends. We both ar vegetarians and they had limited options in Lunch specials so asked for the regular menu but they told that they only have lunch specials. We ordered a Veg Thali and Roomali Roti Tandoori Roll. The thali was decent but we didn't like the roll. We got excited by Roomali Roti but it was nothing like Roomali Roti at all. We were done with our food and requested for check and they took so much time even though there were only few people left in the restaurant by that time. Nice ambiance but I would not go to this place again considering the high prices and average service. read more

Nirmal's - Veg Vegetable Thalis Lunch - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Took my out of state family for dinner. Ambiance and service were very good. Loved the kofta dish

This was one of the best Indian food restaurants I've ever been to. The food was amazing and had an incredible flavor depth. The hospitality was amazing, the owner was so welcoming and kind. Our waitress was so helpful and attentive. Their restaurant was beautiful and historic. Definitely worth stopping by and trying. read more

Amazing! First of all, we went on a Saturday night and this place was full of Indian couples, groups, and families. We started with alu vadi (get a side of plain yogurt to accompany) and samosa. Entrees of GOAT HYDERABADI BIRYANI and RAITA, these were honestly some of the best Indian dishes I can remember eating. Dessert was a simple tropical ice cream, vegan. -don't get me wrong here this was almost the best thing. Without being dairy, but coconut/almond milk based golden milk it was cool, refreshing, not a heavy ending to a meal, and nearly energizing. The service was friendly and not rushed with a full house. read more

This place was delicious! We ordered the hara bara tikki, chicken patiala with naan, and chocolate cake with chikoo ice cream. Service was fast and the ambiance was clean and enjoyable. The unique option of chikoo ice cream was a hit, and definitely my favorite part of the meal! read more

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Overall had a good experience! We ordered a variety of dishes, trying to sample multiple flavors. Unfortunately they were out of the Crab Curry that came highly recommended. Most of the dishes had pretty good flavor and the meat dishes were cooked very well. However, I felt it was less flavorful and just "heat" and we weren't able to control spicy level. Great service and very welcoming staff! read more

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I love Nirmal's. Their thali is delightful, especially paired with a masala chai. Based on a recent lunch there it appears they no longer have the broad menu they used to and are doing only thali options, veg or non-veg. They also do additional portions of things you'd like seconds of (part from naan). I look forward to visiting again. read more

I am wistful for the early days of Nirmal's, when the food was inventive and high quality and the service attentive. The dishes from the Restaurant Week prix fixe menu that I and my friends ordered were ordinary. Not bad, but not great. The level one can find at just about any hole-in-the-wall Indian joint. I went on the last day of Restaurant Week. The place was about 1/2-3/4 full. I would think that by the end of that week, and given the limited menu choices, the service would have been speedy, but we waited about 20 minutes after getting our drinks to order, and each of the three courses were very slow to arrive. Not sure whether they were short staffed or disorganized or disinterested. They only asked once if we wanted another drink. The owner was affable and chatty. read more

Exceptional!!! We tried their non veg kababs for starters. Murgh Angare, Afghani Chicken Seekh Kebab, and Lamb Seekh Hussaini were all succulent, mildly spiced and delicious. We were wowed by how well they were cooked. No dry kababs here. All excellent! We also ordered non veg curries to go with butter parathas and rice. We were surprised to see the Saoji Chicken Rassa featured in the menu. A traditional Maharashtrian hot and spicy curry, a delicacy of Nagpur that rarely makes an appearance in Indian Restaurant menus stateside. The flavors were spot on, though the fieriness of the spices were tamed. Still thoroughly enjoyable. The Nizami goat curry as warned contained small bones but that didn't take away anything from how good the dish was. Generous portions, flavorful curry. The star of the night for us was the Beef Ularthiyathu. A dish with origins in the Syrian Christian community from God's own country, Kerala. Ularthiyathu means slow cooked and dry roasted. The dish was as authentic as it gets with bits of coconut pieces. We rounded the night with Gulab Jamuns and Ras malai. Both good. The restaurant owner came out to talk to us and surprised my son with a slice of chocolate cake from the kitchen. It was a delight talking to him about his passion and his vision for his restaurant. Truly one of the best Indian Restaurants in Seattle. If you enjoy Indian food that won't burn your tongue and for refined Indian hospitality, Nirmal's is your place. read more

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Had a great dinner here! We had a chicken curry & the whole fish dish with a side of garlic naan. Everything was very flavorful and well prepared. The service was amazing. Would recommend! read more

We did a bit of an Indian progressive and Nirmals was our second spot. The staff was super friendly and accommodating - great and attentive service all around. We had a few different drinks- the curry margarita (excellent), the mango rum drink (also good) and a vodka spicy drink (ok). Our appetizer was a spiced potato cake and chutneys - chutneys were delicious potato cake was average. Our main was the saoji chicken rassa - the meat was tender but overall (similarly to our first spot) the curry was thin. The rice was bland but the garlic naan was puffy, buttery and yummy. If I could have given a 3.5 I would have but the service boosted me to round up read more

Nirmal's - Drinks - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We went there on a weekday as we visited an exhibition close by. We did not have a reservation (apparently a requirement) but we were seated promptly as we were there right at the time they open. We ordered Hara Bhara Tikki (average tasting), masala chai (very good, took all the tiredness away) , Dhingri Matar, Saoji Pitodi Rassa (both entrees were full of flavor and perfectly cooked). We ordered Chikoo ice cream and chocolate cake for dessert which is apparently award winning but we did not find it extra ordinary. Wished we had ordered turmeric and ginger vegan ice cream. Paid over $100 for 3 people which is not atrocious for an upscale place but definitely pricey. Taking one star away only because appetizer and the dessert were not worth the money. read more

Nirmal's - Chikoo ice cream and chocolate cake (everything made in house) - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington